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<p>Until the UK leaves the EU, we will remain subject to EU trade & investment
agreements and policy, of which human rights is a fundamental principle. The UK has
a strong history in protecting human rights and the promotion of our values globally.
We will in due course consider all options in the design of future bilateral trade
and investment agreements.</p><p>The updated UK National Action Plan on Business and
Human Rights (published May 2016) sets out our arrangements for implementing the UN
Guiding Principles and our expectation that British companies should build respect
for human rights into all aspects of their operations, both in the UK and overseas,
and act accordingly.</p><p>The objective of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) is
to provide protection to investors against unfair or discriminatory treatment. Fair,
non-discriminatory and proportionate action taken by a host state, including to protect
human rights, would not breach an investment protection. As such, it is unlikely that
a BIT could be invoked by an investor in a way that is detrimental to human rights.</p>
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